II Marine Expeditionary Force

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2/10 UDP Homecoming

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 10th Regiment, 2d Marine Division is welcomed home by his family during a deployment homecoming on Camp Lejeune,...

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II MEF Congressional Staff Delegation Visit

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, center, the deputy commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with U.S....

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2/2 Limited Scale Training

A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast-ropes from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter...

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1/8 Marines teach Panamanian security forces

Panamanian security forces are taught a class on movement formations by U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Regiment, 2d Marine...

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2025 Rolling Thunder: HIMAR Live-Fire

A U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fires a rocket on a live-fire...

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2nd DSB, 2nd MLG, Peruvian SME Exchange

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo with service members of...

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Recon and Golf CQT shoot

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanguy Savineau, a reconnaissanceman with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and a native of Texas, right,...

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Staff Delegates tour USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

Ms. Eliza Lundy, Military Legislative Assistant to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, receives a demonstration of a FIM 92A stinger missile from U.S. Marines...

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22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Vernal Emhoolah, left, and Triston Gryniewski, both Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor...

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24th MEU Habitat for Humanity

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), volunteer with the Habitat for Humanity foundation in Wilmington, N.C., April...

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U.S. Marines with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, pose for a group photo with a plaque during a gallery showcase on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 11, 2025. COMMSTRAT day was implemented by COMMSTRAT command to recognize and celebrate the products created by the current photographers, videographers, and graphic designers assigned to 2d MARDIV COMMSTRAT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yovanik Calderon) — 2DMARDIV COMMSTRAT Gallery Showcase

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a group photo during the 2nd MAW Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards banquet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 17, 2025. The MCAA hosted the banquet to celebrate and recognize the Marines and units that have distinguished themselves within 2nd MAW as the best in Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza) — Marine Corps Aviation Association hosts awards banquet for 2nd MAW

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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Carson Dunlap, a dental assistant with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at the Camp Johnson Dental Clinic on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 16, 2025. According to Dunlap's command, he was selected for Warrior of the Week for his professionalism, initiative, and excellent patient care. During his time at the Camp Johnson Dental Clinic Dunlap meticulously fabricated night guards and retainers, while also providing chairside radiologic imaging for a total of 430 patients. Dunlaps command noted that his efforts have directly contributed to a sustained operational dental readiness of 95% for the Camp Johnson Dental Clinic. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) — HM3 Dunlap; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Anderson, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stands at attention while conducting his re-enlistment ceremony during Service Level Training Exercise 2-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 9, 2025. SLTE 2-25 is designed to enhance lethality and prepare units to fight in any climate and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester) — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Anderson Reenlistment Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lilly Alonzo, an embarkation clerk with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 9, 2025. Alonzo’s command selected her as warrior of the week for her exceptional communication and logistical coordination during preparation for a joint training certification exercise while effectively operating across unit boundaries and occupational fields. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton) — Lance Cpl. Lilly Alonzo; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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DCI Gives Town Hall On Information Warfighting to II MEF

Service members across II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (II MIG) attended a town hall

Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year

Cortney Pierce, an emergency dispatch telecommunicator with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine

U.S. Marine Corps Engineer School Dedication Ceremony

A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for Military Construction (MILCON) Project P1312, now named

Cpl. Tanner Wright’s Journey: From Recreation to Grand Master

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Wright, an instructor with the Weapons Training Battalion at Marine

2025 2d Marine Division Super Squad Competition

Camp Lejeune, N.C. - In the current and future battles we train for, it is in every Marine’s mindset to defeat the challenges and obstacles at hand. The U.S. Marine Corps implements training designed to enhance the Marines' readiness and effectiveness in combat situations.

1/6 Conduct Dry and Live-Fire Company Attacks during SLTE 2-25

Apr 15 2025

Twentynine Palms

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a live-fire platoon attack during Service Level Training Exercise 2-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 4, 2025. SLTE 2-25 is designed to enhance lethality and prepare units to fight in any climate and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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SECDEF Visits Panama

Apr 11 2025

Panama City

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, at Panama Pacifico Airfield, Panama, April 9, 2025. VMFA-312 continues day to day operations in support of an expanded strategic security partnership with Panama for the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

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VMGR-252 Homecoming

Apr 11 2025

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Brandon Paulsen, from Illinois, a KC-130 loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, poses for a picture with his family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. VMGR-252 returned home from a five-month deployment in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski)

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2nd AAB ACV Testing

Apr 11 2025

Camp Lejeune

A U.S Marine with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, ground guides an amphibious combat vehicle on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2025. U.S. Marines and contractors conducted a variety of tests on the aspects and functionalities of the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

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II MEF CG Meets with SECNAV

Apr 11 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, left, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, welcomes Secretary of the Navy John Phelan at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 9, 2025. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Worth and Mr. Phelan discussed crisis response capabilities while reinforcing the Department of the Navy’s commitment to maintaining a ready force capable of rapid forward deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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22nd MEU Onslow Beach LCAC Operations

Apr 11 2025

Onslow Beach

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), lands on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, on April 8, 2025, to conduct off-load operations in support of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT). PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

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2nd MAW conduct Base Recovery After Attack Training

Apr 09 2025

MCOLF Atlantic

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Gonzalez, left, and Cpl. Gabriel Soto, both from California and aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, put out a fire during Base Recovery After Attack Training at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, April 2, 2025. MWSS-271 conducted a squadron field exercise to improve the squadron's proficiency in providing aviation ground support to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza)

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22nd MEU | AV-8B Harriers Arrive Aboard USS Iwo Jima

Apr 11 2025

At Sea

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 prepares for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integration (PMINT) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean April 4, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

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NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits 2DMARDIV

Apr 09 2025

Camp Lejeune

Joey Logano, a NASCAR Cup Series Champion as driver No. 22 Team Penske Ford, signs autographs for U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2024. The purpose of this visit is to provide Charlotte Motor Speedway senior leaders, NASCAR Drivers, and crew the opportunity to meet with Marines and get a first-hand experience of what it takes to join, train and become Marines through interactive activations and demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

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22nd MEU Conducts Flight Operations Aboard The U.S.S. San Antonio

Apr 07 2025

At Sea

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), during flight operations as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 4, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

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SLTE 1-25 Teaser

Feb. 11, 2025 | 0:42

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 conduct flight operations at Naval Air Facility El Centro and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 27 to Feb. 7, 2025. Squadrons assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing trained to integrate with and support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Event 1-25, a series of training events designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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2/10 UDP Homecoming

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II MEF Congressional Staff Delegation Visit

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2/2 Limited Scale Training

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1/8 Marines teach Panamanian security forces

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2025 Rolling Thunder: HIMAR Live-Fire

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2nd DSB, 2nd MLG, Peruvian SME Exchange

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Recon and Golf CQT shoot

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Staff Delegates tour USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

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22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

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24th MEU Habitat for Humanity

Featured Stories

DCI Gives Town Hall On Information Warfighting to II MEF

Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year

U.S. Marine Corps Engineer School Dedication Ceremony

Cpl. Tanner Wright’s Journey: From Recreation to Grand Master

2025 2d Marine Division Super Squad Competition

1/6 Conduct Dry and Live-Fire Company Attacks during SLTE 2-25

SECDEF Visits Panama

VMGR-252 Homecoming

2nd AAB ACV Testing

II MEF CG Meets with SECNAV

22nd MEU Onslow Beach LCAC Operations

2nd MAW conduct Base Recovery After Attack Training

22nd MEU | AV-8B Harriers Arrive Aboard USS Iwo Jima

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits 2DMARDIV

22nd MEU Conducts Flight Operations Aboard The U.S.S. San Antonio

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22nd MEU | PMINT

22nd MEU | PMINT

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

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Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video

Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video

2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

II MSB Relief and Appointment Ceremony

II MSB Relief and Appointment Ceremony

2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

22nd MEU MAGTF INTEROP

22nd MEU MAGTF INTEROP

SLTE 1-25 Teaser (Vertical)

SLTE 1-25 Teaser (Vertical)

SLTE 1-25 Teaser

SLTE 1-25 Teaser

2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

2nd CRR REGFEX: M67 Grenade Range

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